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Memberships are for CPHR Nova Scotia only. If you are looking to join CPHR PEI, contact them directly. Do not apply on this website as this website provides membership in CPHR Nova Scotia only.

Memberships are not transferrable and non-refundable, however, CPHR holders may apply to have their CPHR recognized in another province (separate from membership). See CPHR Transfers for information.

Important Note When Paying by Credit Card: When applying for membership and paying by credit card, you must know the address of the credit card as it appears on the credit card statement or your bank will decline the transaction. This is a security feature for your protection.

Membership Categories:

1. Full Membership with CPHRFull members with CPHR are individuals who currently hold their Chartered Professional in Human Resources Designation, and who currently work in Human Resources, performing HR functions for more than 50% of the work day and have successfully completed a recognized degree, diploma course or certificate with a concentration in HR or equivalent experience (equivalency determined in the assessment process). Full members have voting privileges and are eligible to serve in all board and committee positions.

2. Full MembershipFull Members are individuals who currently work in Human Resources, performing HR functions for more than 50% of the work day and have successfully completed a recognized degree, diploma course or certificate with a concentration in HR or equivalent experience (equivalency determined in the assessment process). Full members have voting privileges and are eligible to serve in all board and committee positions.

3. Associate Membership with CPHRAssociate members with CPHR are individuals who currently hold their Chartered Professional in Human Resources Designation and who have an interest in Human Resource Management but do not qualify for full membership. Associate members do not have voting privileges and are not eligible to serve the Board but are able to serve on all committees.

4. Associate MembershipAssociate members are individuals who have an interest in Human Resource Management but do not qualify for full membership. Associate members do not have voting privileges and are not eligible to serve the Board but are able to serve on all committees.

5. Student Membership Student memberships are open to individuals registered full-time at a post secondary program of studies leading to a certificate or degree in Human Resources Management. Student members must submit an official Letter from the Registrar as proof of full-time registration for each year of membership. Student members do not have voting privileges and are not eligible to serve in board or committee chair positions.

Member Dues

Membership dues are based on the membership year of September 1 to August 31 each year. Dues are not prorated however the amounts do vary for the period when first apply for (or reactivate) membership (see below).

Payment of membership renewal is due by Aug 31st each year. Payments received after Aug 31st will be subject to a $50 plus HST late fee and all access to member benefits cease until renewal is complete.

Members who do not renew within 60 days will be deemed to have not renewed.

CPHR Holders and Candidates: It is important to note that non-payment of dues by Aug 31st will impact the status of your CPHR (or Candidate status) as individuals with either status are required to keep all dues and fees current with the Association, which means paying dues by Aug 31st each year to remain in good standing. It is important to note that should your CPHR or candidate status be revoked for non-payment of dues, a CPHR status reactivation fee of $100 plus HST also applies, in addition to the late fee above.

Applications January 2018 to May 2018 (covers dues to August 31, 2018)

Note: The next proration of dues for new member applications will be in June 2018 for applications from June 2018 to August 2018. Applications during that time will cover dues to the end of August 31, 2018 plus a full year of member dues for Sept 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019. Otherwise, individuals would join then immediately have to renew as our renewal period is open at that time.

** The CPHR must be current with another provincial Human Resources Association (that is a member of CPHR Canada) at time of receipt of Mutual Recognition Request (prospective members must request the Mutual Recognition Information be provided by their existing association directly). (exceptions may apply to recognition)

If you hold the CPHR in another province that is a member of CPHR Canada, you must also initiate contact with that association to complete their Mutual Recognition Form which they then send to us with your certification information, in addition to applying for membership on this website.

Application Fee

A membership application (or reactivation fee) of $50 plus tax applies at time of application/reactivation. The application fee does not apply for student membership applications.